Justin B. Hefley,
DNP, CRNA
Nurse anesthetist, military clinician, and evidence-based practice researcher.
Full-scope CRNA and Site Director for the USUHS Nurse Anesthesia Program at Naval Medical Center San Diego, focused on austere anesthesia, medical readiness, and translating evidence into clinical practice.
Experience
Clinical practice, leadership, and education across military and academic settings.
- 2024 - Present
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist & Site Director
Naval Medical Center San Diego · USUHS Nurse Anesthesia Program
Full-scope clinical anesthesia practice and site leadership for the USUHS nurse anesthesia program.
- 2023 - 2025
Sole CRNA
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71)
Independent anesthesia support at sea.
- 2018 - 2023
Site Director & Research Coordinator
Uniformed Services University
Clinical education and evidence-based practice mentorship.
Selected research
View all publications- 01
Advancing Readiness Through Military Programs: An Evidence-Based Practice Perspective
Evidence-driven medical readiness education.
- 02
Ketamine Use for Palliative Care in the Austere Environment
Palliative care strategies for resource-limited military settings.
- 03
Training Program for Ultrasound-Guided Intravenous Catheter Insertion
Clinical skills training and implementation.
SnoozeControl
Clinical education and scheduling software for nurse anesthesia programs.
A focused platform for managing rotations, clinical progress, evaluations, and program operations.
SnoozeControlHonors & research support
- 2023 & 2020
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- 2018 & 2012
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- 2010
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- 2023 - 2025
- Associate Investigator$250,000 research grant: The safety of propofol after multiple freeze-thaw cycles in a rodent model.